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Downwelling may be the result of winds blowing parallel to a coastline or the convergence of surface currents.

Tonotopic organization What gives rise to the tonotopic organization in the inner ear? (5) How is frequency representation organized? (5) Discuss excitation patterns and how they are represented (e.g., their shapes, etc). (5)

Diverging surface waters are areas of ________ and ________ productivity.

What is the auditory physiology of the outer ear (i.e., what is its function as it relations to hearing)?  Be specific in its relation to our auditory experience.

What anatomical components are responsible for the two main effects in how sound is affected by the outer ear? What are the frequencies that each component effect?

About the cochlear amplifier, which statement is correct?

Calculate the [H+] in a solution that has a pH of 5.66.

Which of the following account for the fact that while the cochlear tube is wide at the base and narrow at the apex, the Basilar Membrane is the opposite?

Using the photo below, accurately label #s 4-9 in the appropriate spaces. If you are labeling a feature of a cell, be sure to include the cell name as well. 4. [1] 5. [2] 6. [3] 7. [4] 8. [5] 9. [6]

The stapes puts pressure on the _________[1] of the cochlea and pressure is release at the __________[2] of the cochlea.